Teller County will have one more candidate for commissioner, but you’ll need to write his name in.

Florissant’s Don Moore announced his write-in campaign. He will officially launch his campaign on July 1 at 6:15 p.m. at 965 Pathfinder Road in Florissant.

“The kickoff event will be informal, family-friendly, and open to the community,” Moore’s press release said. “Guests are invited to enjoy free hot dogs, chips, homemade lemonade, campaign swag, photo opportunities, and a chance to meet Moore and learn why he is running a unique write-in campaign for Teller County Commissioner.”

Moore’s career has included leadership roles involving U.S. Treasury, trust examination, fiduciary oversight, national bank policy development and service as an adjunct instructor and international subject-matter expert with Cannon Financial Institute.

Moore says that background shaped his belief that public office is a position of trust, not entitlement.

Locally, Moore is also known for his volunteer work in wildfire mitigation, forest health and community organizing. He and other volunteers have worked to address mountain pine beetle damage, reduce wildfire risk, promote practical mitigation efforts and encourage citizen participation in local decision-making.

“This campaign is about giving Teller County voters a real choice,” Moore said. “I am running because I believe our county government should be more transparent, more accountable, and more responsive to the people who live here. A write-in campaign is not easy, but nothing meaningful ever is. We are going to meet people where they are, listen carefully, and earn every vote one conversation at a time.”

Moore’s campaign theme, “Fill in the bubble. Write in Don Moore,” reflects the practical challenge of a write-in race. Because his name will not be pre-printed on the ballot, voters must both fill in the write-in bubble and write in “Don Moore” for their vote to count.

The July 1 kickoff will also introduce Moore’s “Running Teller County” campaign promotion. Beginning that day, Moore plans to run in visible areas around the county, including roads near local subdivisions during commuter hours, as a way to meet residents, promote health and persistence and bring attention to the write-in campaign.

“Don is literally going to run Teller County,” said Adam Blackwell, a supporter of Moore. “He will be out where people can see him, wave, stop to talk, ask questions, and learn how to write him in. This campaign will not be built from back rooms. It will be built on roadsides, patios, kitchen tables, barns, and neighbor-to-neighbor conversations.”

The campaign will also host small “Coffee with a Candidate” gatherings throughout Teller County. These informal meetings are intended to give residents an opportunity to share their concerns, priorities, and hopes for the county directly with Moore.

At the July 1 kickoff, attendees will be able to pick up door hangers, sign up to host a small gathering, volunteer, learn how write-in voting works and decorate car windows with campaign slogans such as “Fill in the bubble. Write in Don Moore,” “Moore Focus on Teller,” and “Don Moore for Teller Commissioner — Write It In!”

Moore says the campaign will focus on transparency, accountability, responsible stewardship, wildfire mitigation and restoring public confidence in local government.

“This is a campaign for people who believe Teller County deserves careful leadership, open communication, and respect for ordinary citizens,” Moore said. “If people want more accountability, more listening, and more focus on Teller County, we are asking them to fill in the bubble and write in Don Moore.”